Satchshift... - Page 3 - Saxperience

KamRacing · 2nd August 2011, 16:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by titchster

I think Stu (slammed106) had the first one outside of race cars, since my understanding is, that it was after talking to him that they became commercial.

does he not have a TU gearbox

The trick with any quickshift or replacement gearlever is not to rush the gearchange. You can slam cars into gear and significantly shorten the lifespan of the mechanisms.

We have just received another batch of these
Both the Satchshift for BE gearbox conversions;
and the Satchshift for standard TU gearbox

Next working day delivery!

titchster · 2nd August 2011, 16:52

Maybe.

I kinda missed the 'BE' part, lol.

Ross^p · 2nd August 2011, 16:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by titchster

I think Stu (slammed106) had the first one outside of race cars, since my understanding is, that it was after talking to him that they became commercial.

Ah really? I thought we might be the first as we had to get Colin to modify one of the linkages to fit - I seem to remember he said at the time it was the first time he'd sold one - perhaps the first "commercial" kit!

Either way, the kit is outstanding - it's my poor driving that's done the damage.

Ross^p · 2nd August 2011, 17:02

ah that explains it

Just looking back over my PM's on RR - seems we did have the first BE one after all! Testimony to Colin is that it only needed a tiny bit of modification to get right (an extension to the bent arm was required).

As for my driving - yeah, I kinda know that now

lol Need to learn some mechanical sympathy for sure. In my defence, I was trying to wring every last ounce of performance out of the weedy 150bhp or so that we had on the day! I suspect with 3 times that power the next time we're there, I wont be in such a rush to change gears

slammed106 · 2nd August 2011, 19:25

Dave Kift had the first 106 Satchshift.. and when he converted to BE again he was the first... but Colin/Sandy help him with the racecar so its not technically a "public" version..

i was pestering Colin for over a year before he cracked and gave me some info/pics to make my own..

mine is also along the original design where both rods go through the bulkhead,theres NOTHING in the tunnel, it was tweaked before he started doing kits..

Ross^p · 2nd August 2011, 19:41

Why did it get changed to the current setup any idea? Need to pester you about something else actually - I'll pm you this evening.

slammed106 · 2nd August 2011, 19:47

not sure tbh... "ease of fitment" most likely

Sandy309 · 3rd August 2011, 05:41

Yes, one hole to cut rather than two and it made the pivot assembly a bit neater.

Don't fool yourself into thinking the standard linkage protects the gearbox from aggressive use, it doesn't! Our competition customers have absolutely reduced their gearbox failures using these improved linkages. What I do think might happen in some cases however, is the greater feel of this kit, encourages aggressive use.

qrty · 3rd August 2011, 13:55

I haven't drove much driving with mine but when I tested it up the road the other day it felt amazing! I understand how people could get heavy handed with it being big and chunky but to me it feels so light and it just falls into the right gear...no need to slam it!

axsaxoman · 10th August 2011, 13:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sandy309

Yes, one hole to cut rather than two and it made the pivot assembly a bit neater.

Don't fool yourself into thinking the standard linkage protects the gearbox from aggressive use, it doesn't! Our competition customers have absolutely reduced their gearbox failures using these improved linkages. What I do think might happen in some cases however, is the greater feel of this kit, encourages aggressive use.

which is why i would urge people to keep some rubber cushioning in the linkage somewhere--

nickhead · 10th August 2011, 20:00

Im looking forward to mine when i get the engine and satchshift back!

I have had a play with a couple in other cars and it feels awesome!!